Germany, Weimar. A German Confession Cross Newly Listed then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant

then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) and was confirmed in that rank

around a machine-embroidered silver-grey threaded rank pip

at the age of 23 and is buried at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery

the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813”

The Order of Merit for Tourism was instituted on May 27

Germany, Weimar. A German Confession Cross Newly Listed then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant(Deutsches Bekenntnis Kreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black and white enameled arms, with a central red enameled medallion bearing an inscription of TREU DEM VATERLAND (FAITHFUL TO THE FATHERLAND), the reverse DEUTSCHES BEKENNTNIS KREUZ (GERMAN CONFESSION CROSS), unmarked, measuring 44. 04 mm (w) x 38. 33 mm (h), weighing 19. 9 grams, in near